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First Doctor
William Hartnell was the first actor to play the Doctor from 1963 to 1966. He played the role for 4 seasons, playing deadly games with the Celestial Toymaker, fooling Roman emperors and French revolutionaries, and fighting against the Daleks. The First Doctor has been portrayed by Richard Hurndall in 1983 and David Bradley in 2017. via
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Second Doctor
When Hartnell became ill, the Doctor regenerated for the first time into Patrick Troughton. Troughton played the role until 1969 for 3 seasons, portraying a more playful, dark, and sharp-minded Doctor. He was famous for freezing the Cybermen into their ancient tombs but he was forced into exile by The Time Lords. via
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Third Doctor
Jon Pertwee became the Third Doctor and the first to be seen in color. He portrayed the role from 1970 to 1974 for 5 seasons, as a confident, bold, but fatherly Doctor. This Doctor began his exile on Earth, working with Unit to battle Autons, Sea Devils, and The Master. via
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Fourth Doctor
Tom Baker is the longest-serving Doctor to date, portraying the Doctor from 1974 to 1981 for 7 seasons. This Doctor witnessed the genesis of the Daleks, prevented the death of the universe, and found and reassembled the Key to Time. In 2013, he reprised his role for the 50th anniversary special. via
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Fifth Doctor
Peter Davison portrayed the Doctor from 1982 to 1984 for three seasons. This Doctor was clever, considerate, and kind. His Doctor was seen reuniting with his past selves to fight in the Death Zone on Gallifrey. via
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Sixth Doctor
Colin Baker portrayed the Doctor from 1984 to 1986 for 3 seasons. This Doctor was passionate and sometimes quick to anger. He encountered the Master, Daleks, Cybermen, and Sontarans and defeated Time Lord scientist, the Rani. The Sixth Doctor met one of his predecessors when Patrick Troughton reprised his role in 1985. via
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Seventh Doctor
Sylvester McCoy portrayed the Doctor from 1987 to 1989 for 3 seasons, before the show was canceled. This Doctor was both whimsical and secretive. His Doctor would sometimes act foolish, preferring to manipulate events to his favor. In 1996, McCoy reprised his role when the show was revived for a TV film, where he regenerated. via
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Eighth Doctor
Paul McGann played the Doctor once in a 1996 film and appeared briefly in a clip for the 2013 anniversary. The Doctor regenerated into the Eighth Doctor in a hospital morgue. This Doctor and his companion Dr. Grace Holloway defeat the Master and prevent the Earth's destruction. via
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Ninth Doctor
Christopher Eccleston portrayed the Doctor for one season in 2005, when the show was revived. His Doctor was the only survivor from the Last Great Time War, so his character was intense and emotional. He took Rose Tyler to see the end of the world and showed that for once, everybody could live. via
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Tenth Doctor
David Tennant played the role from 2005 to 2010 for 3 seasons. His Doctor fought the Sycorax, battled Cybermen, werewolves, and possibly even the Devil. This Doctor was charismatic and charming, but could quickly turn to fury when provoked. Tennant reprised his role in 2013 for the 50th anniversary. via
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Eleventh Doctor
Matt Smith was 27 when he made his debut. He played the Doctor from 2010 to 2013 for 3 seasons. Regenerated into a crashing TARDIS, his Doctor battled Daleks in World War II, thousands of Weeping Angels, and cracks in the universe. His role coincided with Doctor Who's 50th anniversary, where he was joined by David Tennant. via
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Twelfth Doctor
Peter Capaldi portrayed the Doctor from 2013 to 2017 for 3 seasons. Peter appeared as the Doctor briefly in the 50th anniversary special, but has played other roles in Doctor Who. This Doctor, who was more intense and mature, fought Daleks, Davros, Cybermen, Zygons, the Veil, and the Time Lords. via
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Thirteenth Doctor
Jodie Whittaker is the current Doctor since 2017, with two seasons aired. She is the first woman to play the role. Her Doctor is light-hearted and adventurous, placing more value on friendships and preferring non-violent solutions. Her Doctor has defeated the Stenza, Daleks, and a regenerated Master. via
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